Hosts Germany clash with Denmark in the EURO 2024 last 16 on Saturday, with Die Mannschaft heavy favorites to advance.
On paper this should be a very even game as No. 16 ranked Germany and No. 21 ranked Denmark are solid, robust and there will be little to choose between the two teams.
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After an unbeaten group stage campaign, Julian Nagelsmann’s side are going into the knockout rounds full of confidence. Jamal Musiala, Toni Kroos and Ilkay Gundogan have been splendid in midfield and Germany’s fluid attack has caused so many problems. But their draw in the group stage finale against Switzerland did throw up a few more questions about their defensive frailties.
Denmark drew all three of their games and finished runners up in Group C behind England, as Kasper Hjulmand’s side are not exciting to watch but are very tough to beat. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has been immense in midfield, while Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund give them quality going forward.
How to watch Germany vs Denmark, stream link and start time
Kick off: Saturday (June 29), 3pm ET
Stadium: BVB Stadion Dortmund
How to watch on TV in USA: Fox Sports
Germany team news, focus
Nagelsmann’s side is very settled with Kroos, Gundogan and Musiala dominating midfield and Havertz and Wirtz flourishing in attack. In defense they have an issue with Jonathan Tah suspended for this game, so Nico Schlotterbeck is likely to start at center back. Fellow center back Antonio Rudiger looks to have recovered from a hamstring issue, which is a huge boost. Niclas Fullkrug continues to push hard for a starting spot as he has scored twice off the bench, including the late equalizer against Switzerland which led to Germany winning Group A.
Denmark team news, focus
The Danes will continue to go with the 3-5-2 formation they favor with Vestergaard, Christensen and Andersen solid as a rock at center back. Morten Hjulmand, who scored a screamer against England, is suspended so veteran Thomas Delaney could start in midfield. Wind and Hojlund need more service up top and Denmark have to create more chances in open play if they’re going to stun the hosts.
Germany vs Denmark prediction
It feels like Germany’s extra quality in attack will just get them over the line in this game. Denmark look solid defensively but Musiala, Kroos and Gundogan will unlock them at some point. Germany 1-0 Denmark.